My Blog

There are moments in life that do not arrive with trumpets. They come quietly, wrapped in a blanket, making tiny noises in the crook of someone’s arm. Then, without warning, they rearrange everything inside you. Becoming a grandma has been one of those moments for me. When I see my daughter and her partner holding their baby, my heart does something I do not quite have words for. It swells, aches, softens, and steadies all at once. I watch them learning the small language of

She is the sort of character who enters a room with a handbag full of tissues, boiled sweets, and opinions that have not been updated since dial-up internet. She means well. Mostly. She wants people to “pull themselves together”, “get some fresh air”, and “stop making a fuss”. If someone says they feel overwhelmed, Maureen might recommend a cup of tea, a brisk walk, or “not reading so much into things”.

Look it's happening to you, you are slowly becoming less and less useful. Before you know it you'll not be worth employing. Imagine losing a job at your age because you've lost your skills. Oh the humiliation! Sad, that's what you are! You can't remember words or where you put such and such a document. If work asks you to adapt or learn something new you'll just go to pieces. Yes , lets bring back good old anxiety. No wonder you are panicking on a Friday incase you haven

Mental health challenges can feel isolating. When anxiety or other mental health issues take hold, it’s easy to believe you are alone in your experience. That sense of isolation often makes coping harder. This is why I created a groups section on my website—to build a space where people can share their stories, find support, and connect with others facing similar struggles. The Need for Connection in Mental Health Living with anxiety disorders or other mental health condition

Do you find that the minute you commit to a new task or job an inner voice chooses to tell you all the reasons why you won't succeed?

“Within the cycle of anxiety, the joy of being alive is lost. Our world gets smaller and smaller.” — Jennifer Shannon

Having struggled for years with anxiety disorders and panic disorder, I know what anxiety feels like.

I did what the doctors told me. I took the tablets and saw a therapist but still the anxiety plagued me.

Is accepting anxiety possible?

what do hugs mean to you?

Let me take you back about 18 years. I was only a few years into a marriage and had relocated to Buckinghamshire. My friends and family...

Training to heal It was over 11 years ago that I decided that maybe my path to wellness involved training to be a counsellor. I thought...

A what? To be honest I knew very little about the role of a Mental Health First Aider. When the role first started to appear I assumed...

Maureen is an older lady who has her own opinions on just about everything. She posts videos on my Tiktok account '@claires_chair' trying...

'Are you hoping it will make you famous or something? Why do you think people want to hear what you have to say? You are nothing...

What do you think 2022 will mean to you?

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all. I am well aware that for many people Christmas is not a happy time. For those of you who are sad or...

Correctly fitting shoes have always been a must for me. I have very little tolerance when it comes to ill-fitting shoes. Spending hours,...

What with work and HRT I've been a tad busy but I'm never far away. Things are settling down and soon I hope to be my organised self...

So this week has been a week of major Mood manager entries so I shall share a couple with you...